2020 Census Disabled People & Older Adults The Big Shift May Day 2020
Why are Disabled People & Older Adults Part of the Get Out the Count? 2
Barriers to Participation for Disabled People • Communication and language, including American Sign Language and plain language • Accessibility of online form and website • Accessibility of all outreach and education activities • Limited or no access to the Internet • Distrust and fear of the government • Lack of disability cultural competency 3 • Knowledge of the Census
Barriers to Participation for Older Adults • Not comfortable using computers or the Internet • Do not use a smartphone • Have trouble completing forms • Limited or no access to the Internet • Unsure whether the information shared will be confidential • Distrust the government
Outreach During Shelter-In-Place Strategy #1 : Mailing the old-fashioned way – US Postal Service Strategy #2 : Distributing flyers through Meals on Wheels and other services Strategy #3 : Independent Living Centers phone banks, Facebook Live, and other activities Strategy #4 : Social Media 5
#1 Customized mailing to residents in a county with a very low response rate 6
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#2 Flyers 8
Independent Living Centers #3 Aging & Disability Resource Centers are using • Phone Banking • Facebook Live events • Reoccurring census webinar trainings • One-to-one assistance by phone 9
#4 Phone a friend! 10
When SIP Ends Safely (because our populations are particularly at risk): • Activate the QACs at ILCs • Distribute posters • Continue social media campaigns • Distribute flyers • Continue virtual trainings and drop-ins 11
Social Media and Web www.disabilitycounts2020.org #DisabilityCounts2020 #SeniorsCount2020
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